Deer Poaching Alert In Douglas County

A headless deer was found dumped on the side of Sugar Creek Road in Douglas County.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating this wildlife crime that happened between Thurs. Oct. 27 and Sat. Oct. 29.

The partially field-dressed deer was found on the west side of the road, also known as CO 67, two miles south of Sprucewood in western Douglas County between Sedalia and Deckers.

The area near the carcass has multiple dirt bike trails and the forest is used heavily by recreational dirt bikers and hunters, as well as anglers.

Wildlife officers are hoping that someone who was in the area may have seen something that may shed light on the incident. Anyone with information about this case or who may have witnessed suspicious activity is asked to contact Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648. They are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect in the poaching case.